I have severe plac psociris on my scalp and elbows and face. Was prescribed a small cream tube for elbows and shampoo for scalp. Neither worked. Need an oil for my scalp and cream for other areas. appointment tomorrow with primary care dr. can you recommend a medication to request. Cannot afford to go back to a dermatologist. Thank you
Hi. As per your case history of scalp psoriasis, my treatment advice is - 1. Don't apply hair oil at least for 2 weeks. 2. Don't scratch the lesion as it may worsen the condition. 3. Apply a topical steroid plus salicylic acid lotion like Clop-S lotion once a day. 4. Use a salicylic acid plus tar (Salytar) shampoo once in 2 days. 5. Other treatment options are oral vitamin A, calcium, vitamin D3, methotrexate taken only after consulting a dermatologist.
Thanks. Dr. Harshit bhachech. MBBS, DDVL.
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Hi. As per your case history of scalp psoriasis, my treatment advice is - 1. Don t apply hair oil at least for 2 weeks. 2. Don t scratch the lesion as it may worsen the condition. 3. Apply a topical steroid plus salicylic acid lotion like Clop-S lotion once a day. 4. Use a salicylic acid plus tar (Salytar) shampoo once in 2 days. 5. Other treatment options are oral vitamin A, calcium, vitamin D3, methotrexate taken only after consulting a dermatologist. Thanks. Dr. Harshit bhachech. MBBS, DDVL.